“With CPM, Proline will accelerate its global growth and development,” said Wroe, in a press release. “We will build on our industry-leading conveyance technology to connect critical process equipment to create bespoke systems solution to customers around the world.”

The Proline acquisition expands CPM’s metal packaging product portfolio, which includes washers, dryers, curing ovens and conveyance solutions. Proline will maintain its operations in Manchester while leveraging CPM’s global operational base. CPM will invest resources and align business processes to support growth around the world.

History of CPM

The origins of CPM can be traced back to California's Napa Valley, where in 1883, the Toulouse and Delorieux Company manufactured presses, crushers and stemmers for winemakers. In 1931, the company created its first pellet mill, the 30 HP Flat Bed with stationary flat die, and the company became California Pellet Mill. Today, over 900 CPM employees work at 20 facilities in North America, South America, Europe and Asia.